Latest Articles

RSS

Cadbury Chocolates to Packaged in Biodegradable Polymers

Cadbury Milk Tray Chocolates are the first in the world to be sold in a new water soluble, biodegradable, cornstarch polymeric packaging from Plantic Technologies. Posted November 5 2003

7 Nov 2003

Driver Friendly Polymer Matrix Composite Lamp Posts

Thermopole is a new polymer-based lamp post that reduces the impact force absorbed by a vehicle and driver during a collision. Properties and advantages of the product are outlined. Posted November 5 2003

7 Nov 2003

Colour Changing Electrochromic False Nails

Researchers have developed and patented the ultimate fashion accessory, colour changing nails. The false nails which use electrochromic technology can have their colour changed to any colour using a digital control device. Posted November 4 2003

5 Nov 2003

Piezoelectric Fibre Reinforced Polymer Sensors

The Fraunhofer Institute of Silica Research have embedded small diameter piezoelectric fibres into a polymer matrix to make sensors that can record mechanical loads in three directions. Posted August 2003

31 Oct 2003

Advanced Aeroegine Materials Project – A UK Campaign Aimed at Developing Materials for Future Aeroengines

ADAM is the Advanced Aeroengine Materials project, aimed at developing materials for future aeroengines. The new project is described. Key interest include friction welding, single crystal alloys, powder metallurgy, metal matrix composites and electric engines. Posted August 2003

31 Oct 2003

Hardening of Steels - Surface Hardening, Nitriding, Flame Hardening and Induction Hardening

The hardness of steels can be increased using various processes such as surface, flame and induction hardening as well as nitriding. Factors that affect the depth of hardness achievable in steels and relationships between hardness and tensile strength are also outlined.

31 Oct 2003

Heat Treatment of Metals - Specifying Heat Treatments

The importance of understanding heat treatment processes and their effects is described. Equally as important is speicying heat treatment processes and the properties desired after heat treatment.

31 Oct 2003

Heat Treatment of Metals - Why Heat Treat Metals?

Have you ever wondered why we heat treat metals? The reasons are outlined and the different effectos of heat treatment are briefly outlined.

31 Oct 2003

Forging Industry of Australia – The Open Die, Closed Die, Non-Ferrous and Cold and Warm Steel Forging Processes

Forging processes used in Australia such as open die, closed die, non-ferrous and cold and warm steel forging are outlined. Their applications and limitations are also described.

30 Oct 2003

Forging - History and Key Developments in the Metals Forging Industry

The history and dvelopment of the metals forging industry is described. From its origins, throught the 19th century to modern day. Key materials developments are also described.

30 Oct 2003

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Latest Articles

Cadbury Chocolates to Packaged in Biodegradable Polymers

Driver Friendly Polymer Matrix Composite Lamp Posts

Colour Changing Electrochromic False Nails

Piezoelectric Fibre Reinforced Polymer Sensors

Advanced Aeroegine Materials Project – A UK Campaign Aimed at Developing Materials for Future Aeroengines

Hardening of Steels - Surface Hardening, Nitriding, Flame Hardening and Induction Hardening

Heat Treatment of Metals - Specifying Heat Treatments

Heat Treatment of Metals - Why Heat Treat Metals?

Forging Industry of Australia – The Open Die, Closed Die, Non-Ferrous and Cold and Warm Steel Forging Processes

Forging - History and Key Developments in the Metals Forging Industry

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Sponsored Content

Tabletop SEM Analysis of Cosmetics

Power Spectral Density: Understanding Surfaces at Different Scales

Complete Guide to 3D Printing

Advanced Imaging Meets AI: Transforming Thermal Barrier Coating Analysis with the Apreo ChemiSEM

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Latest Articles

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights